Malcolm Knox: What has happened this week is a pity for the Tigers, a pity for Jason Taylor and a pity for Robbie Farah, who had achieved more than the Big Four put together but was somehow turned into collateral damage. (SMH 25-26 March, 2017)

Tedesco is a one trick pony in the same vain as Pearce. Their natural skill makes them look good at club level where they can exploit the weaknesses of other one trick ponies but they can not adapt their games as required in representative teams. With Slater selected, Tedescos only hope was to sell himself as viavble alternative who can play wing until needed at the back.

People argue that he was great in Origin 1 this year. Thats mostly true but he was against the weakest QLD side in a dozen years. When they got the selections correct in games 2 and 3 he was nullified. Unfortunately, his stint at the rorters will gaurantee NSW selection and just like Pearce, he will fail. He needs to improve all aspects of his game.

The delay in team announcement is trying to shrink a few heads so capt and VC Capt posi. can be worked out without head butting and ankle twists.

Malcolm Knox: What has happened this week is a pity for the Tigers, a pity for Jason Taylor and a pity for Robbie Farah, who had achieved more than the Big Four put together but was somehow turned into collateral damage. (SMH 25-26 March, 2017)